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Switzerland Donates $11M for Palestinian Refugees Amid Gaza Crisis

5/22/2025

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Switzerland has pledged CHF 11 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to aid 3.5 million Palestinian refugees amid the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis. This funding comes after a prior suspension linked to allegations against UNRWA staff. In a contrasting move, Israel is pushing for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to privatize aid, sparking opposition from the UN.

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Switzerland has pledged CHF 11 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to aid 3.5 million Palestinian refugees amid the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis. This funding comes after a prior suspension linked to allegations against UNRWA staff. In a contrasting move, Israel is pushing for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to privatize aid, sparking opposition from the UN.